There is already a Welcome Message for this website, but since then we have had only 3 official work-from-home school days followed by a week of spring break. So this is Welcome Message #2 as we kick off our first full week of school-from-homeWelcome to Reading with Mr. W, a temporary website to provide students with reading materials during Wisconsin's temporary school closing due to Governor Evers' Safer At Home Order. This site was created with my students in mind, but the resources may be useful to students in other schools and other districts as well.
New material is being added each day to the site in three main categories.
- Novel read alouds - One chapter or about 10-15 minutes of read aloud is being added each day for two novels. Turtle in Paradise was chosen specifically for fourth graders, and Savvy was chosen with fifth graders in mind. New books will be started when these are finished.
- Picture book read alouds - One book a day will be added. These books were chosen for students in grades kindergarten through third grade, but fourth and fifth graders will enjoy them too. Most books will include something to think about beneath the video.
- Books to read with a partner - One book a day will be added. These videos can be used in two ways. First, Mr. W will read one part, and YOU can read the second part. Don't worry if you make a mistake. Just back up the video and try again! Second, mute the sound and read at home with your own partner.
I'm excited to make this resource for students. It doesn't replace sitting together on the carpet or sharing the same book while reading together, but I hope it works well during this safer-at-home time for all students and teachers.
Parents and teachers, if you have questions or comments or suggestions, please use the contact form on the right side of this website.
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